Dominic Bowden has been at the forefront of television in New Zealand for the past seven years. He has graced magazine covers and hosts his own national radio show, but his role as host on New Zealand's version of "American Idol" turned him into a household name. "New Zealand Idol" has taken its place in Kiwi pop culture and, as a result, Bowden has become one of the country's most recognizable faces.

Although a new face to American viewers, Bowden has hosted major television events in his native country and appeared in several feature films and television series. He looks forward to hosting his first television series in the United States.